Using Protocol Macros

 

Section 5-3

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Restriction

 

Procedure

 

 

 

 

Communications

Use the same communications port settings for the

1.

Double-click the PC icon while online.

port settings on

Board as those used for the C200HX/HG/HE. The

2.

Double-click the Communications Port

the Board

communications port names will be as follows:

 

A or Communications Port B Icon in

 

 

 

 

Communications Port A will be port 1 on the Board.

 

the Project Window.

 

Communications Port B will be port 2 on the Board.

3.

Make the settings in the

 

 

 

 

 

Communications Port Settings Dialog.

 

 

 

 

I/O memory

Use I/O memory addresses only within the ranges

1.

Click the PC icon and select Memory

operations: PLC

supported by the CQM1H. Do not attempt to edit

 

from the pop-up menu. The PLC

Memory Window

addresses IR 256 and higher in the IR Area (displayed

 

Memory Window will be displayed.

 

without the prefix) even though these addresses will be

2.

Select the I/O memory areas and

 

displayed.

 

 

address to be displayed or edited in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data Area Workspace.

 

 

 

 

 

The following restrictions apply when transferring I/O

1.

Double-click the memory area in the

 

memory.

 

Data Area Workspace. The PLC Data

 

When transferring from the computer to the PC, do not

 

Table will be displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

select All. Use Selection or Range and specify a range

2.

Specify the range of addresses to be

 

that lies between IR 000 and IR 255.

 

transferred if necessary.

 

When transferring from the PC to the computer, do not

3.

Select Transfer to PLC via Online or

 

select All. Use Visible area only or Selection and

 

Transfer from PLC via Online from

 

specify a range that lies between IR 000 and IR 255.

 

the Online Menu.

 

 

 

 

 

Error log

The error log cannot be used. If it is displayed, the

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contents will not agree with the error log in the CQM1H.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I/O tables

The I/O tables are not necessary for the CQM1H and

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will be disabled. If an attempt is made to create I/O

 

 

 

 

tables, the following message will be displayed and the

 

 

 

 

I/O tables will not be created.

 

 

 

 

! The PLC does not contain an IO Table.

 

 

 

5-3 Application Procedure

1, 2, 3... 1. Turn OFF the power to the PC.

2.Install the Board.

3.Connect the system.

Connect the external devices using RS-232C or RS-422 cable. The settings of the TERM and WIRE switches on the front panel of the Board will need to be changed if the RS-422A/485 port on the Serial Communications Board is used.

Serial Communications Board

Terminating resistance ON

External device

External device

External device

Terminating resistance ON

External device

Connect a Programming Console, the CX-Programmer, or the CX-Protocol to the CPU Unit as required.

4.Turn ON power to the PC.

5.Set the PC Setup settings for the Serial Communications Board.

Use the Programming Console, CX-Programmer, or CX-Protocol to set the settings in DM 6550 to DM 6559.

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